$80,000–$120,000 Per Hour
Analysis Software, AutoCAD, Business Development, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Software, Electricity, Equipment Selection, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Network Design, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Spreadsheets, Switchgear, Systems Reliability, Technical Leadership, Track Customer Issues, Value Engineering
Title: Staff Electrical Engineer
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift/Hours: 40 Hours
Base Salary: $80k – $120k
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Professional Development (Support for EIT/PE Licensure), and Paid Time Off
About the Opportunity:
Sterling Engineering's client, a leading national design/build business, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join their internal design and power consulting team. This is an incredible opportunity to join an established, fast-growing organization that manages diverse projects across Entertainment, Industrial, Commercial, and Manufacturing sectors. You will collaborate closely with experienced project managers and engineers who are passionate about delivering exceptional design/build results.
Job Duties:
Prepare detailed preliminary electrical system designs and power solutions in support of diverse design/build projects.
Design and specify complex power systems, including load calculations, one-line diagrams, equipment sizing, and selection.
Develop layouts for electrical equipment, lighting photometric calculations, and associated system controls.
Perform arc flash and coordination studies using SKM PowerTools to ensure system safety and reliability.
Lead technical procurement by working as an integral part of the team to source building switchgear, generators, and UPS components directly from suppliers.
Provide design direction and collaborate with a national network of design consultants to deliver turnkey power solutions.
Execute value engineering reviews and identify alternate design options to maximize cost savings and project execution.
Interface cross-functionally with clients, contractors, and vendors as the technical electrical expert to resolve complex issues.
Support business development activities by finding innovative solutions for complex, high-stakes infrastructure projects.
Maintain integrity and a constant focus on exceeding customer requirements while representing the company’s core values.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2–5 years of experience in electrical design specifically supporting commercial or industrial construction projects.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred; the company actively supports the pursuit of PE licensure.
Technical proficiency in BIM software, specifically Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
Familiarity with electrical engineering analysis software such as ETAP or SKM PowerTools.
Proven ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish desired project results.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary project team.
Experience in creating design spreadsheets or coding scripts is considered a significant plus.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
500 to 999 employees
Staffing/Employment Agencies
http://www.sterling-engineering.com